The Mariners have placed Robert Andino on outright waivers to clear a 40-man roster spot for Jesus Sucre, according to Dave Cameron of Fangraphs and the U.S.S. Mariner (on Twitter). The team announced yesterday that Sucre would be call...
The Mariners have placed Robert Andino on outright waivers to clear a 40-man roster spot for Jesus Sucre, according to Dave Cameron of Fangraphs and the U.S.S. Mariner (on Twitter). The team announced yesterday that Sucre would be called up to replace Jesus Montero, who was demoted to Triple-A Tacoma.
The 29-year-old Andino batted just .184/.253/.237 for the M's this season, appearing primarily at shortstop. He also has extensive big league experience at second base and has seen some time at third base. Andino was acquired by the Mariners from the Orioles in exchange for Trayvon Robinson back in November.
In parts of nine Major League seasons between the Marlins, Orioles and Mariners, Andino is a .232/.294/.318 hitter. He grades out as a plus defender -- particularly at second base -- according to both UZR and The Fielding Bible.